hypothyroidism

Noun

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an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

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A major expected side-effect of radioiodine in patients with Graves' disease is the development of lifelong hypothyroidism, requiring daily treatment with thyroid hormone. Source: Internet

Although getting too little iodine in your diet can lead to hypothyroidism, diet alone is unlikely to cause thyroid problems. Source: Internet

ISBN 3-936072-27-2 Signs and symptoms Goitre which is associated with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism may be present with symptoms of the underlying disorder. Source: Internet

A very high dose is often needed early in treatment, but, if too high a dose is used persistently, patients can develop symptoms of hypothyroidism. Source: Internet

It is helps in conversion of carotene into vitamin A in hepatic cells, therefore, hypothyroidism may lead to high levels of carotene in the blood, resulting in yellowish tint of only skin (and not the mucous membrane, like sclera) called as cartonemia. Source: Internet

Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism due to certain types of thyroiditis can eventually lead to hypothyroidism (a lack of thyroid hormone), as the thyroid gland is damaged. Source: Internet

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